PTA Research

Here is a list of online sources for PTA and other health-related research material for health students and professionals. The list is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be all-inclusive; the sites have not been researched for author credentials or accuracy in publication.

Table Key

Database: The site holds information within the website itself. Links are not required in order to gather information.

Search Engine: The site holds information on links to other sites for gathering information. In other words, the linked sites are searchable from this address.

Food and Drug Administration site with lists of newly approved devices and techniques as well as information such as medicine updates and viral outbreaks. Use specific keywords so you don’t get overwhelmed with data.

Indian Trails Camp provides amazing experiences for campers with disabilities, as well as a chance for respite for families. Look at the site to see all of the fun activities. Health students may want to consider being camp counselors to enhance their knowledge and ease with this heartwarming population of children and adults.

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids has inpatient and outpatient departments for patients requiring physical rehabilitation services. Their site has additional information on the services available in the Mid-Michigan region.

An excellent research site with citations from Medline and PubMed as well as other related databases. Info from the National Library of Medicine (nlm) and National Institutes of Health (nih). There are many filters available to make searches easier.